Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
Summary
Some musicians announced to perform at the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., have withdrawn shortly after the lineup was revealed. The event celebrates the United States’ 250th anniversary and is described by organizers as nonpartisan, although some artists linked it to President Donald Trump and declined to participate.Key Facts
- Freedom 250 is a nonprofit formed to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
- The Great American State Fair will run from June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- Some artists like Morris Day and Young MC cancelled their appearances after the lineup announcement.
- Young MC said he was unaware of any political ties and declined because of perceived political connections.
- Vanilla Ice confirmed he will perform as planned.
- Milli Vanilli is listed but only Fab Morvan is alive; Rob Pilatus passed away in 1998.
- The fair includes state and territory exhibits, cultural events, and music performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
- Freedom 250 says the event is nonpartisan and aims to unite Americans from both political parties.
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